(しょせき)

しょせき
noun
books, publications
1. books, publications
A formal term for books and printed publications.
書籍(しょせき)コーナー2(かい)あります
The book section is on the second floor.
E-book sales are growing.
I'm looking for a store that handles specialized publications.
Due to the spread of the internet, book sales have been declining year after year.

SIMILAR WORDS:

書籍(しょせき) is commonly used in:

  • Commercial contexts (bookstores, publishing)
  • Official documents
  • News and formal writing

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

[Register: Formal]